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13 Juni 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Onslow Marine Support Base on country’s first NAIF-funded project

The Herbert Smith Freehills finance team has advised Onslow Marine Support Base Pty Ltd (OMSB) as the borrower in the first Northern Australia …

13 Juni 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills advises Reliance Worldwide Corporation on its acquisition of John Guest in the UK and associated equity raising and debt financing in Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Reliance Worldwide Corporation Limited (RWC) on its GBP687.5 million (A$1.22 billion) acquisition of John Guest …

13 Juni 2018

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS CONSEILLE GÉNÉRALE CONTINENTALE INVESTISSEMENTS DANS LE CADRE DE LA MISE EN PLACE DE LEUR PARTENARIAT AVEC BENSON ELLIOT POUR ACQUÉRIR L'IMMEUBLE "CURVE" À SAINT-DENIS

Le cabinet d'avocats d'affaires international Herbert Smith Freehills a conseillé Générale Continentale Investissements (GCI) sur la mise en place d'un …

11 Juni 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills Launches Groundbreaking Class Actions Book

As the number of significant high-value claims brought by large groups of claimants continues to grow, Herbert Smith Freehills will launch a …

11 Juni 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills Lawyer Awarded Germany's Federal Cross of Merit for Championing Integrity in Sport

Herbert Smith Freehills' Disputes Consultant Sylvia Schenk has been awarded a high German civilian honour for her commitment to upholding the integrity …

7 Juni 2018

New ASIFMA report calls for increased harmonisation and transparency in anti-money laundering/know-your-client practices in Asia

ASIFMA, the financial industry’s leading regional trade association, today released a new report co-authored with Herbert Smith Freehills, “Best …

4 Juni 2018

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS ADVISES FAMILY WHICH CONTROLS CHINESE SUPPLIER NINGBO JIFENG ON TAKEOVER BID FOR GERMAN GRAMMER AG

The Wang family, which controls the internationally active Chinese automotive supplier Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co., has announced its intention to …

31 Mai 2018

Introducing our newest corporate partner - Malika Chandrasegaran

We welcomed Malika Chandrasegaran as our newest M&A partner in the Sydney office at the start of May. We asked her to answer a couple of questions …

23 Mai 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills young gun wins 30 Under 30 Award

Herbert Smith Freehills solicitor Yun Yong has been recognised as one of the best and brightest young lawyers in Australia at the 2018 Lawyers Weekly 30 …

22 Mai 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills advises lenders on Beryl Solar Farm

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG), Societe Generale and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (Mizuho) on the project financing of the 87 MW Beryl …

21 Mai 2018

Australia not prepared for driverless cars, according to Herbert Smith Freehills

Australia risks falling behind the rest of the world in preparing for the rise of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), according to international …

21 Mai 2018

Herbert Smith Freehills again named Law Firm of the Year

In reflection of its positive culture and outstanding client service, Herbert Smith Freehills has been named Law Firm of the Year (>500 lawyers) at …